10 Frequently Asked Questions about Alzheimer's

Q.What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?  A. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one type of dementia among many, though it is considered to be the most common type. Others include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s dementia and normal pressure hydrocephalus. People can actually have more than one type of dementia. View slideshow Q&As on HealthCentral about common Alzheimer's dilemmas:  MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related Stories'Virtual Dementia Tour' Increases Caregivers' Empathy: Part 2Sensitivity Training for Caregivers: 'Virtual Dementia Tour' Part 1Caregiving Can Take a Toll on Your Marriage 
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